College of Education

In preschool, a set of twins demonstrated their knowledge and reasoning skills differently than other children. The sisters had trouble remembering the shapes and sounds of letters. Their special education teacher, Berinda Turk—a four-time graduate of Georgia College & State University—wasn’t sure, but she thought the twins might be dyslexic. She couldn’t get them out of her mind and heart.   “I wanted to learn more about dyslexia so this year, if I was presented with the same type...

Did you like the headline?What about:·     Preparing for an AI-Accelerated World·     Adapting to a Changing Landscape: Professors, AI, and the Future of Education·     A Glimpse into the Future of Teaching and the Tangled Webs of TechnologyThey were all written by artificial intelligence.In fact, who’s to know any more if what we’re reading was written by human brainpower or machines and software? How do we know what’s real? Will the definition of ‘real’ change?How can we be sure,...

Promise and potential? Or peril and pitfall?These days, the subject of artificial intelligence is rife with the headiness of what it can accomplish versus people’s fear of the unknown. Will this rapidly evolving technology take over, destroying jobs and shoving humans aside?In particular, how will it impact higher education?Universities nationwide are turning to Georgia College & State University’s Professor of Secondary Education Dr. Cynthia Alby for answers.She started with a workshop...

Clayton Exum From:  Adel, Georgia. Why Georgia College & State University: I chose Georgia College because of the environment. Georgia College felt perfect from the moment I first visited campus. You truly feel welcomed by everyone as soon as you arrive! I also appreciate the excellent teaching programs offered here. Georgia College values learning through experience which will best prepare me for a career in teaching. Major: I’ll be majoring in Middle Grades Education with a focus...

The latest report from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) ranks Georgia College & State University’s Early Childhood Education program among the top 48 schools in the nation—and the only program in Georgia to go above and beyond standards set by literacy experts. Georgia College earned an exemplary score for prepping teachers with the most-effective, scientifically based instructions for reading. NCTQ’s 2023 ratings were published in “Teacher Prep Review: Strengthening...

Story and top photo developed by University Communications. Caroline Pedersen From: Marietta, Georgia Major: Special Education Why this major: In high school, I got involved in a nonprofit organization called Miss Amazing. Even after my first year volunteering, I could see there is a need to build support for those with disabilities in the community. A large group of individuals do not feel that they are loved. After a few more years with the program, I wanted to continue to make individuals...

Story and photos developed by University Communications. Taylor Casey From: LaGrange, Georgia. Major: Special Education Why that major: When starting, I knew I had a heart for service and helping people and kids. This is what led me to teach! I was an early childhood education major and a middle grades education major, before going into special education. To say I didn't know who I wanted to teach was an understatement. Finally, I attended a major/career fair where I went to the College...

Story developed by University Communications. His father gave him his first camera at age 12.   Now Dr. Chris Greer, professor of Instructional Technology at Georgia College & State University, uses that passion to educate people worldwide about photography and travel. His first TV outdoor-adventure show, “View Finders,” aired last spring on Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB). It was so popular, he was invited back for a second season. “I love to educate the general public about history,...